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Alternative Reimbursement Models
The figure below shows the total benefits paid predicted by the model for COVID-19 admissions adjusted for the risk factors listed above. The results shown are filtered as follows:
Patients with at least one risk condition General ward admissions only COVID-19 admissions only Females only
Figure 16: Model result: Length of stay by hospital group and age 9.00 8.00
Length of stay (days)
7.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00
Hosp_Grp_1
Hosp_Grp_2
Hosp_Grp_3
Hosp_Grp_4
1.00
85 years+
80-84 years
75-79 years
70-74 years
65-69 years
60-64 years
55-59 years
50-54 years
45-49 years
40-44 years
35-39 years
30-34 years
25-29 years
20-24 years
15-19 years
10-14 years
5-9 years
1-4 years
less than one year
0.00
Age band
These results are risk adjusted; there is also minimal variation in the length of stay in the general ward across the four hospital groups. The length of stay increases with age. There is an online tool showing the model results (with various scenarios) that has been prepared to allow readers to view the model results. This is available on the following link: https://www.bhfportal.co.za/bhf_global/HOSP/
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